Description

Tagetes Patula Extract is a natural botanical extract derived from the Marigold flower, *Tagetes patula*. This extract is valued for its rich content of carotenoids, particularly lutein, which serves as a potent natural colorant and functional ingredient. It is essential for manufacturers in the food, feed, and nutraceutical industries seeking to enhance product appeal and nutritional value with clean-label, plant-based solutions.

Application

• Natural Food Colorant: Used to impart a stable yellow to orange-red hue in beverages, dairy products, confectionery, and baked goods.
• Animal Feed Additive: Incorporated into poultry feed to improve the yolk color intensity in eggs and the skin pigmentation in broilers.
• Dietary Supplements & Nutraceuticals: Served as a key source of lutein and zeaxanthin in capsules, tablets, and softgels for eye health support.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Employed in formulations for creams and lotions for its coloring properties and associated antioxidant benefits.
• Aquaculture Feed: Enhances the flesh color of farmed fish such as salmon and trout.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tagetes Patula Extract
CAS No.	91722-29-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Marigold Extract; Tagetes Erecta Extract (related species); Aztec Marigold Extract; Lutein Extract; Xanthophyll Extract; Oleoresin of Tagetes; Natural Orange Color; CI 75135 (when used as a colorant)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tagetes Patula Extract is produced and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for food, feed, and nutraceutical applications. We ensure compliance with relevant specifications, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, potency (e.g., lutein content), and safety parameters is provided with every batch.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or heat should be avoided to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark orange to red viscous liquid or powder
Identification (HPLC/UV)	Complies
Assay (Total Carotenoids)	≥ 5% - 20% (or as specified)
Lutein Content	≥ 80% of total carotenoids (or as specified)
Solvent Residue	Meets regulatory limits
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Microbiological Analysis	Meets food/feed grade standards

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.